Thank you!

I recently wrote a blog post which looked back at my connection to some of “pastoral ancestors,” for lack of a better description. I have another side of my personality, though, and therefor am the descendant of a whole other line of teachers. I'm not just pastor, I'm a geek-pastor! I need to thank the…

The freedom of immediacy

“I’ll e-mail it to you when I get home.” Thus has much important data been lost in congregations all over the world. Most congregations, for better or for worse, are volunteer organizations. This means that, for better or worse, most of the people doing the work of the congregation have a life away from it….

If Life Were a Role Playing Game

My mind goes off on odd tangents.  I can’t help it, it’s the way I’m wired.  It’s also my greatest assest when harnessed well so I don’t worry about it too much.  This morning I had a sudden thought, “You know, if my life were a role-playing game, what would my class be?”  This, of…